Senior Specialist, Human Resources Business Partner- Hybrid

$101,100 - $159,100/Yr

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Rahway, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Rahway, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Specialist, Human Resources Business Partner, you will provide strategic HR guidance and support to clients in the Value and Implementation sectors, focusing on Medical/Scientific Affairs and Outcomes Research. This role involves coaching leadership teams, developing talent and diversity strategies, managing organizational change, and addressing complex HR issues to align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide Human Resources consulting and coaching to leaders.
• Understand dynamics and key business priorities of client groups to support business leaders in managing their organizations effectively.
• Support all talent management and organizational alignment activities within client groups.
• Assist in organizational change management activities, including restructuring.
• Drive the talent and diversity strategy for the organization.
• Promote culture change and team effectiveness strategies.
• Collaborate across the Human Resources network and with other stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and generate solutions.
• Coach leaders on managing cyclical people management processes such as talent management and performance management.
• Partner with learning & development on strategies to support talent development.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition on workforce planning and talent strategy activities.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.
• Offer Human Resources policy guidance and interpretation.
• Analyze trends and metrics to provide guidance on cultural growth and diversity initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years' experience as an HR Business Partner or in a related HR role (4 years with a Master's degree).
• Demonstrated HR functional competence in various HR disciplines.
• Experience leading multiple HR projects and initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize time and problem-solve effectively.
• Proven collaboration skills among peers and global HR organizations.
• Stakeholder management experience with multiple decision-makers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with HR systems and data analytics for client consultation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes at all business levels.
• Strong partnership-building skills with individuals at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience in organization development, including design and change management.
• Knowledge of US employment legal practices and policies.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long-term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days